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OY04 TZL

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,356 mi
Last recorded147,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 TZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 147,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 138,386 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 129,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

light perishing n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2016 129,738 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

light perishing n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2015 116,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to exhaust

cuts to tread of rear tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2014 106,775 miles

NOTE- Childseat fitted to nearside seat, middle row

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play to offside ball end in steering rack

rear section exhaust deteriorated, not leaking

slight bind to offside front

Fail 16 Jun 2014 106,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NOTE- Childseat fitted to nearside seat, middle row

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play to offside ball end in steering rack

rear section exhaust deteriorated, not leaking

slight bind to offside front

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,595 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 92,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,300 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 81,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 73,603 miles

exhaust system coroded

Fail 17 Jul 2009 66,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,495 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 53,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,837 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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OY04 TZL is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 74,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY04 TZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY04 TZL is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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